Traders back Tiger return

The Central Australian Chamber of Commerce says local businesses are looking forward to Tiger Airways' return to Alice Springs.

Flights resume this morning after the airline suspended its service almost two years ago.

The chamber's Kay Eade says the return of young backpackers and casual workers will fill a gap in the local economy.

"I think that we're ... missing that market at the moment and I think with cheaper flights this will encourage competitive pricing I think and I think that will also be a boost to the region as well," she said.

She says businesses are hoping more visitors will help the local economy.

"Tourism has been down and I think there's still that stigma that Alice Springs carries about being a dangerous place to visit and I think the more people we get into Alice Springs and they see that it's not as dangerous as it is portrayed, I think it will help our retailers," she said.